Ron Johnson: The Intersection of Leadership and Discipleship

In this episode of 'The More Disciples Podcast', the hosts and special guest discuss different strategies for making and multiplying disciples around the globe. The guest, Ron Johnson, shares his journey from being irreligious to becoming a key figure in the church planting movement. The team discusses various models of discipleship, such as the prevailing church model and the movement Directed Discovery Method Church Planting Model (DMM CPM). He shares the success his church has seen in introducing the obedience-focused simple churches alongside the existing church structure. The conversation also touches on the need for continuous leadership development at all levels, the importance of prayer, the challenges of leading multiple church movements, and the pathways to growth and multiplication in the ministry. 00:01 Introduction: The Mission of Discipleship 00:21 Meet the Hosts: A Diverse Team of Disciples 00:43 Guest Introduction: Ron Johnson's Journey to Faith 01:00 From Irreligious to Church Planter: Ron's Spiritual Journey 02:06 Understanding the Prevailing Church Model 02:43 Exploring the RST Church Model 03:39 The Power of Simple Churches: A New Approach to Discipleship 04:33 The Impact of Movements: From Local to Global 04:44 The Shift to Movement: Ron's Personal Transformation 05:39 The Challenges of Population Growth and Church Planting 06:26 The Role of Technology in Spreading the Gospel 07:55 The Power of Collaboration: Connecting Across Cities and Nations 09:13 The Impact of Humility and Collaboration in Leadership 17:41 The Shift from Knowledge-Based to Obedience-Based Discipleship 18:32 The Power of Multiplication in Church Growth 19:53 The Role of Humility in Leadership and Discipleship 20:35 The Challenges and Rewards of Changing Church Models 23:44 The Power of Prayer and Hope in Church Growth 24:16 The Prosperity of the Church 24:27 The Church's Growth During Covid 24:55 The Church's Outreach and Impact 25:49 The Challenges of Preaching in a Western Context 26:34 The Importance of Prayer and Humility 28:21 The Role of Leadership Development in the Church 29:36 The Struggles and Triumphs of Leading a Church 30:25 The Importance of Continuous Training and Leadership Development 33:12 The Role of Prayer in the Church's Success 35:03 The Challenges and Opportunities of Leading a Church 36:12 The Importance of Unity and Collaboration in the Church 41:16 The Power of Obedience and Faithfulness 43:43 The Call to Make More Disciples